used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
having fair knowledge of
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading Of course they all, masters and students, meant well and wanted to show their admiration, but Don wished they wouldn't.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Of course they all, masters and students, meant well and wanted to show their admiration, but Don wished they wouldn't.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course they all, masters and students, meant well and wanted to show their admiration, but Don wished they wouldn't.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course they all, masters and students, meant well and wanted to show their admiration, but Don wished they wouldn't.
CROSS-EXAMINATIONnoun
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment
From this reading It made him feel horribly self-conscious, and feeling self-conscious was distinctly uncomfortable.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
a Spanish gentleman or nobleman
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
embarrassmentnounUS /ɪmˈberəsmənt/
the shame you feel when your inadequacy or guilt is made public
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
evening'snounUS /ˈiːvnɪŋz/
possessive form of “evening” — the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading It made him feel horribly self-conscious, and feeling self-conscious was distinctly uncomfortable.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It made him feel horribly self-conscious, and feeling self-conscious was distinctly uncomfortable.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
set up or found
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading It made him feel horribly self-conscious, and feeling self-conscious was distinctly uncomfortable.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
a single distinct event
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It made him feel horribly self-conscious, and feeling self-conscious was distinctly uncomfortable.
immediately past
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It made him feel horribly self-conscious, and feeling self-conscious was distinctly uncomfortable.
mastersnounUS /ˈmæstərz/
United States poet (1869-1950)
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Of course they all, masters and students, meant well and wanted to show their admiration, but Don wished they wouldn't.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
pokedverbUS /poʊkt/
past form of “poke” — poke or thrust abruptly
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
Proctor'snounUS /ˈprɑːktərz/
possessive form of “proctor” — someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
self-consciousadjectiveUS /ˌselfˈkɑːnʃəs/
aware of yourself as an individual or of your own being and actions and thoughts
From this reading It made him feel horribly self-conscious, and feeling self-conscious was distinctly uncomfortable.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course they all, masters and students, meant well and wanted to show their admiration, but Don wished they wouldn't.
express in speech
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Of course they all, masters and students, meant well and wanted to show their admiration, but Don wished they wouldn't.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
express in words
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CROSS-EXAMINATION DON found being a hero an embarrassing business the next day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Of course they all, masters and students, meant well and wanted to show their admiration, but Don wished they wouldn't.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
train-wreck
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From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
uncomfortableadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌmfərtəbəl/
conducive to or feeling mental discomfort
From this reading It made him feel horribly self-conscious, and feeling self-conscious was distinctly uncomfortable.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Of course they all, masters and students, meant well and wanted to show their admiration, but Don wished they wouldn't.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It made him feel horribly self-conscious, and feeling self-conscious was distinctly uncomfortable.
wasn't
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From this reading At breakfast table his companions referred to last evening's incident laughingly and poked fun at Don and enjoyed his embarrassment, but it wasn't difficult to tell that Doctor Proctor's narrative had made a strong impression on them and increased their liking for Don.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
weren't
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From this reading The masters bothered him by stopping and shaking hands and saying nice things, and the fellows beamed on him if they weren't well enough acquainted to speak and insisted on having a full and detailed history of that train-wreck if they were!
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Of course they all, masters and students, meant well and wanted to show their admiration, but Don wished they wouldn't.
wouldn't
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From this reading Of course they all, masters and students, meant well and wanted to show their admiration, but Don wished they wouldn't.
